KEYBOARD SX-KC611 ENGLISH QQTG0588A
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the types as shown in figures A and B) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
OWNER’S MANUAL Caution Voltage (except North America, Mexico, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China and Russia) Be sure the voltage adjuster located on the AC adaptor is in accordance with local voltage in your area before using this unit. Use a screwdriver to set the voltage adjuster to the local voltage. (for Canada) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Cautions for safest use of this unit Installation location If operation seems abnormal 1. A well-ventilated place. Take care not to use this unit in a place where it will not receive sufficient ventilation, and not to permit the ventilation holes to be covered by curtains, or any similar materials. 2. Place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat from heating equipment. 3. A place where humidity, vibration and dust are minimized.
Contents Cautions for safest use of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Controls and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BASIC FUNCTIONS Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and functions SONG Record and play back your performance. (Refer to page 33.) AUTO PLAY CHORD An automatically accompaniment is added to your playing merely by specifying a chord. (Refer to page 28.) BEAT MASTER A fun way to develop your sense of rhythm. (Refer to page 16.
MUSIC TRAINER The MUSIC TRAINER function incorporated in this instrument can be a helpful aid to improving your performance. Example BEAT MASTER, to develop your sense of rhythm. CHORD FINDER, to teach you how to play chords. MINUS ONE lets you practice the melody part while listening to the other song parts. The display shows a visual illustration of the keys and notes you play. Display Displays the status of your instrument and is also used for setting the various functions. (Refer to page 19.
Getting started 1 Connect the AC adaptor (included). L OUT MIDI IN FOOT SW PHONES/ LINE OUT AUX IN DC IN 12V R (Rear panel) • Do not disconnect and connect the AC adaptor when the PLAY button is on, as doing so may cause the the programmed settings and recorded contents to be deleted. 2 Affix the music stand as shown. • The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Playing 1 5 1 4 3 2 • The list of SOUNDS is found near the right side of the panel. • The name and number of the selected sound are shown on the display. Press the PLAY button to turn it on. PLAY OFF/ON SOUND GENERAL 2 Press the RIGHT 1 button in the CONDUCTOR. CONDUCTOR RIGHT 1 LEFT RIGHT 2 • The CONDUCTOR status is shown on the display like this: 4 Play the keyboard. 5 Set the MAIN VOLUME to an appropriate level.
A PARTY PADS A SOLO PIANO Press one of the PARTY PAD buttons while you play. PARTY PADS / BEAT MASTER 1 2 3 4 • Have fun with more sound effects by selecting another PARTY PAD bank. (Refer to page 32.) QQTG0588 B Press the SOLO PIANO button. SOLO PIANO • Each of the buttons plays a fun sound effect. 10 B • The instrument settings automatically change to those appropriate for performing with piano sounds.
Listen to the demonstration 12 1 Press the DEMO button. DEMO e • The demonstration performance begins. • The two demo tunes are playing continuously. 2 When you are finished listening to the demonstration performances, press the DEMO button again. • Some of the buttons do not work during the demonstration performance.
Add an automatic accompaniment 2 1 4 31 C F G7 C C F G7 C Press the RHYTHM button, and use the number buttons to select a rhythm number (three digits). MENU 0 1 2 Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to show “1 Finger” on the display.
5 6 5 Play the chord with your left hand, and the melody with your right hand. 6 When you are finished playing the song, press the START/STOP button. C3 Chord Melody P STO E RT/ US STA AY/PA PL • When you play the keyboard with your left hand, the automatic accompaniment starts (SYNCHRO START). • For example, when you press a C key, an automatic accompaniment in the C major chord begins to play. C chord • The automatic accompaniment stops.
Play back the included Song Disk 3 4 2 1 Insert the included SONG DISK into the Disk Drive slot. 3 Press the EXECUTE button. EXECUTE • When the data has been loaded to this instrument, “COMPLETE” appears on the display. 4 • Insert the floppy disk correctly oriented with the label side up. Push it all the way in until it clicks into place. 2 Use the number buttons to select a song number (3 digits). 0 1 2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE (START/ STOP) button.
Record your performance 26 4 73 5 1 Select the desired sounds and rhythm. 2 In the SONG section, press the REC button. • You can also record a performance that has an automatic accompaniment. 5 6 Play the song on the keyboard. 7 Press the PLAY/PAUSE (START/ STOP) button. SONG PLAY REC 3 Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to select EASY REC. TRANSPOSE TEMPO When your performance is finished, press the REC button, in the SONG section, again.
Beat Master BEAT MASTER is a fun feature that helps you develop your sense of rhythm while you enjoy playing, just like competing with a friend in a game. Think of yourself as the student, and the instrument your teacher. First, the teacher “claps” out the rhythm, and then you try to mimic it. Teacher Student Teacher Student Your rhythm lesson uses the four pad buttons. As the instrument models the rhythm, the corresponding pad indicators light.
4 5 12 3 1 Press the BEAT MASTER TRAINING or CHALLENGE button. 3 Press the START/STOP button. BEAT MASTER TRAINING BEAT MASTER CHALLENGE P STO E RT/ US STA AY/PA PL • Select TRAINING if you are a beginner, or CHALLENGE to improve your skill. • A BGM is heard and the pad indicators light up. 2 • The tune begins to play. • Listen to the intro. 4 Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to select a song number. TRANSPOSE TEMPO The Question phrase is played.
6 8 • During this time, the display looks like this: BEAT MASTER 7 Playback of BEAT MASTER songs on the disk • BEAT MASTER songs are recorded on the included disk. 6 The next Question phrase is then played. Continue in the same manner. 7 After the ending plays, you will see an evaluation of your performance on the display. • Your total performance is assessed as “Master!”, “Good”, “Fair” or “Practice.” • To try the same lesson again, press the START/STOP button. Or you can try an another song.
About the display The display shows the status of this instrument, the played keys, etc., and is also used for setting the various functions.
Part I Sounds and effects There are 250 different sounds permanently stored in this instrument to enhance your playing enjoyment. Sound Select the sounds for the three parts you can play on the keyboard. 1. In the CONDUCTOR, select a part (RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 or LEFT). CONDUCTOR RIGHT 1 LEFT RIGHT 2 CONDUCTOR R1 2. Press the SOUND button. Use the number buttons to select a sound number (three digits).
Part I Sound and effects Conductor The CONDUCTOR buttons are used to assign sounds to the keyboard in many different ways. For example, you can assign two sounds to the entire keyboard so that playing one key will produce two sounds. You can even split the keyboard into right and left sections (SPLIT), and assign a different sound to each section. CONDUCTOR settings How sounds are assigned to the keyboard All keys produce the RIGHT 1 sound. R1 RIGHT 1 All keys produce the RIGHT 2 sound.
Part I Sound and effects Solo Piano Press the SOLO PIANO button for a solo piano performance without having to make complicated settings. ⇒Press the SOLO • The appropriate settings for a piano performance is automatically set. • Note that the settings that were in effect immediately before this button is pressed will be lost. PIANO button. SOLO PIANO Effects Add various effects to give expression to the sounds. CHORUS SUSTAIN This effect gives the sound richness and breadth.
Part I Sound and effects REVERB TOUCH REVERB applies a reverberation effect to the sound. You can add dynamics to the sound by varying the keyboard touch. • The initialized setting is ON. ⇒Press the REVERB button to turn it on. ⇒Press the TOUCH REVERB button to turn it on. TOUCH ▼ • The mark next to the REVERB indication on the right side of the display indicates that this effect is on. • The display looks similar to the following.
Part I Sound and effects • Each press of the ∧ button raises the key in semitone steps, and each press of the ∨ # button lowers the key in semitone steps (G – C – F ). • If the two buttons are pressed at the same time, the key returns to C. • When the TRANSPOSE function is active, the transpose illustration is shown on the display. • When PROGRAM is shown on the display above the buttons, these buttons are used for various settings and cannot be used for TRANSPOSE.
Part II Playing the rhythm There are 100 rhythms stored in the memory of this instrument. An additional VARIATION patterns for each rhythm is available. Rhythm 1. Press the RHYTHM button. Use the number buttons to select a rhythm number (three digits). MENU 0 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 VARIATION When you press the VARIATION button, the rhythm changes to the variation pattern for the selected rhythm.
Part II Playing the rhythm Synchro Start With the synchronized start feature, the rhythm pattern begins to play when you press a key on the keyboard. 1. Select 3. Play a rhythm. 2. Press the SYNCHRO START button to turn it on. a key to the left of the keyboard split point. • The rhythm pattern begins to play. • You can use the synchronized start feature even when the keyboard is not divided into left and right sections.
Part II Playing the rhythm Rhythm performance Intro, fill-in and ending patterns are available for each rhythm. INTRO FILL IN Begin the rhythm performance with an intro pattern. You can insert a fill-in pattern any time during the rhythm performance. Choose from two different fill-in patterns. 1. Press the INTRO/ENDING button to turn it on. 1. Select a rhythm and press the START/STOP button. 2.
Part II Playing the rhythm Auto Play Chord Simply by playing a chord on the keyboard, the AUTO PLAY CHORD function automatically plays an accompaniment pattern which matches perfectly the selected rhythm. With a real accompaniment as a background, you can concentrate on playing the melody. ⇒Choose from three ways of playing chords. One Finger (1 Finger) mode In the One Finger mode, a major chord can be played just by pressing the key for its root note.
Part II Playing the rhythm How to use the AUTO PLAY CHORD 1. Select the desired rhythm and sound(s), and set the tempo. 2. Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD button to turn it on. AUTO PLAY CHORD ▲ • The mark next to the APC indication on the left side of the display indicates that this function is on. • The display looks similar to the following.
Part II Playing the rhythm CHORD FINDER This feature shows you the keys to press for a specific chord. You may find this convenient when you don’t know how to play certain chords indicated in the sheet music. 1. Select the chord mode. (Refer to page 29.) • Select Fingered or Pianist. 2. Press the CHORD 3. Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons to specify the chord’s root note, and the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to specify the chord type.
Part II Playing the rhythm Panel Memory This function lets you store up to ten combinations of panel settings for easy recall at any time. How to store the panel settings The settings are stored in buttons 0 to 9. 1. Set up the desired panel settings (sounds, rhythms, etc.). 2. While pressing the PANEL MEMORY button, press one of the number buttons (0 to 9).
Part II Playing the rhythm Party Pads You can insert fun sound-effects just by pressing the pad buttons. Pad performance Select a bank You can use the four pad buttons to produce four different sound effects. Four banks have been prepared so that you can play sound effects that match the selected theme. PARTY PADS / BEAT MASTER 1 2 3 ⇒Press the PARTY PADS BANK button to select the desired bank on the display. 4 • Playback will stop if you press the same pad button again.
Part III Recording Use the SONG function to record your performance. Record your performance Record your performance just as you played it on the keyboard. are going to record. • In the CONDUCTOR, turn on the parts that you want to record. • A flashing ● mark in both the REC line and the PLAY line means that you have selected a part that has already been recorded. If you record this part again, the previous contents will be overwritten (deleted). 2. In the 5. Press the START/STOP 1.
Part III Recording Multiplex recording Multiplex recording of the MELODY mode and APC REAL mode is possible by repeating steps 1 to 6. • In multiplex recording, recording cannot be started by playing the keyboard. You must press the START/STOP button to begin recording. Playing back your recorded song 1. In the SONG section, press the PLAY button. 2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (START/STOP) button. • Your recorded performance is played back.
Part III • To make corrections to the recorded chord progression, use the and keys or TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM button to display the chord you wish to modify. Next, press the DELETE key to erase the stored chord and then store a new chord. When you use the DELETE key to erase a chord, the recorded contents that follow are shifted forward by the note value of the deleted chord. • To go to the end of the chord progression, while pressing the Reset key ( & ), press the key.
Part IV Disk Drive A 3.5 inch disk drive is built into this instrument, so you can play back the included disk and commercially sold song disks, as well as store your recorded performances on floppy disks and play them back. Parts of the floppy disk drive Disk slot • An illustration of a floppy disk appears on the display when data is being loaded from or saved to a disk. To prevent data loss, do not remove the disk from the Disk Drive or turn off the power while this illustration is shown.
Part IV 3. Press the EXECUTE Disk Drive button. Function of each button during playback EXECUTE • The selected song data is loaded into this instrument’s memory. “COMPLETE” appears on the display. • This step is not necessary if MEDLEY was selected. 4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (START/STOP) button. Return to top (during stop) P STO E RT/ US STA AY/PA PL • Playback begins. • Playback ends at the end of the song. Use the same procedure to play other songs.
Part IV Disk Drive MINUS ONE You can mute a specified part of the song data. When you wish to play the keyboard in time with the song, you can mute one part, and the other parts become your background when the song data is played back. 1. Press the MINUS 2. Use ONE button. the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to specify the part number (it flashes) of the part you wish to mute. • After a few seconds, the display returns to the previous display. • To cancel the mute function, press the MINUS ONE button again.
Part IV Disk Drive 8. Press the EXECUTE button. • The SAVE operation begins. “COMPLETE” appears on the display. • If you attempt to save song data to a song number in which data is already stored, “SURE?” appears on the display. Press the EXECUTE button to overwrite the existing song data, or press the DISK MENU button if you wish to cancel the procedure. • The number of songs that can be saved to one floppy disk is limited.
Part IV Disk Drive 1. Insert DISK FORMAT the floppy disk to be formatted into the Disk Drive. It may be necessary to format a floppy disk for saving songs when you first use it. Also, this is a convenient way to erase all the data stored on a disk. • This procedure clears the entire contents of the disk. • Reformat a disk if it cannot be saved to or loaded from properly because of exposure to a magnetic field. • You can use 3.5 inch 2DD (720KB) or 2HD (1.44MB) floppy disks.
Part V Menu Various settings that enhance the functions of this instrument are accessed through the MENU function. Outline of the procedure 1. Press the MENU 0 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 CANCEL — SOUND 7 8 9 MENU RHYTHM VARIATION button. 16: FOOT SWITCH ASSIGN [FOOT SW] Assign a function to the Foot Switch (sold separately). 17: LCD CONTRAST [CONTRAST] Adjust the readability of the display. 18: DEMO LED [DEMO LED] ON/OFF settings for the LED lighting of the pad buttons during a DEMO performance.
Part V Menu Setting menus XBS PART PANPOT MENU MENU GENERAL GENERAL ▲ Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to set the XBS to ON or OFF. ON: Low-range sound is emphasized. OFF: Low-range sound is not emphasized. • When XBS is on, a mark on the display appears next to the XBS indication. PART VOLUME 1. Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to select the part you wish to set. 2. Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons to adjust the stereo midpoint (0 to 127).
Part V Menu PART LOCAL SETTING TRACK CLEAR MENU MENU GENERAL 1. Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons to select the part you wish to set. 2. Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to set the LOCAL CONTROL setting (ON or OFF). • When set to OFF, the performance for the part is transmitted as MIDI data but does not sound from this instrument. GENERAL 1. Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to select the track you wish to clear. • R is the abbreviation for RIGHT and L for LEFT. C indicates the CHORD part. 2.
Part V Menu SPLIT POINT DEMO LED MENU MENU GENERAL GENERAL Press the keyboard key to specify the desired split position. • The name of the specified note is shown on the display. • The initialized setting is at C3. • The key at the split point is the lowest note of the right keyboard section. Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to specify whether or not the pad button LEDs light during a DEMO performance. ON: The pad button LEDs light also during a DEMO performance.
Symptoms which appear to be signs of trouble The following changes in performance may occur in the Keyboard but do not indicate trouble. Phenomenon The buttons, keys, etc. malfunction. Remedy • Turn off the PLAY button once, then turn it on again. Sounds and effects If this procedure is not successful, turn off the PLAY button once. Then, while pressing the TEMPO ∧ and ∨ buttons at the same time, turn the PLAY button on again.
Phenomenon Remedy • This sometimes occurs when electrical equipment such Noise from a radio or TV can be heard. Other as a radio or TV is used near the instrument. Try moving such electrical equipment further away from the instrument. • The sound may be coming from a nearby broadcast station or amateur radio station. If the sound is bothersome, consult your dealer or service center. • This instrument has a power source that heats the The cabinet becomes warm during use. cabinet to some degree.
Index A ALL INITIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APC/SOUND VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUTO PLAY CHORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUX IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 29 28 46 B BEAT MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 C CANCEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHORD FINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications SX-KC611 KEYBOARD 61 KEYS (WITH INITIAL TOUCH) SOUND GENERATOR PCM MAX.
Demo Performance List Axel F Theme from the paramount Motion Picture BEVERLY HILLS COP by Harold Faltermeyer Copyritght© 1984, 1985 by Famous Music Corporation International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved Cool Gig Technics Original 49 QQTG0588
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